When Faith Travels: How Immigrants Rebuild Their Spiritual Lives Abroad December 14, 2025 Japa Stories & JourneysMind, Body & Faith by Eyitayo Gray In Lagos, church was not an event. It was a lifestyle. On my street alone, we had at least five churches: big ones, small ones, ...
THE ACCENT THAT OPENS DOORS — OR CLOSES THEM December 13, 2025 Japa Stories & JourneysMoney, Work & CareerStories & Features by Eyitayo Gray GATHER MEDIA: Let’s start at the beginning. Do you remember the first time you felt ...
THE FIRST WINTER: STORIES OF SHOCK, SURVIVAL & SOFTNESS December 13, 2025 Culture, Events & City LifeJapa Stories & Journeys by Eyitayo Gray If summer is Canada’s welcome party, winter is the senior immigration officer — unbending, unsmiling, ...
LOVE IN TRANSIT: TWO SUITCASES, ONE FUTURE December 13, 2025 Love, Family & WeddingsNewcomer PlaybooksStories & Features by Eyitayo Gray When Ada first saw Kunle, he was holding a bright red suitcase that looked too ...
The Canadian Rent Decoder: How to Find Decent Housing Without Losing Your Mind November 29, 2025 Home & Housing by Eyitayo Gray Canadian rent has no home training. One minute you are scrolling calm; the next minute ...
Canada Tightens 2026 International Student Cap – But Gives Masters & PhD Students a Big Win November 29, 2025 Culture, Events & City Life by Eyitayo Gray If you’ve been dreaming of japa-by-student-visa, Canada just dropped new numbers you really need to ...
How We Japa: 7 Immigrants Share Their Most Honest First-Year Lessons November 29, 2025 Stories & Features by Eyitayo Gray You see the Instagram reels: airport selfies, snow angels, “new chapter” captions.What you rarely see ...
Japada Isn’t Failure – It’s a Different Kind of Courage. July 12, 2025 Japa Stories & JourneysOpinion & Hot Takes by Eyitayo Gray Let’s say the unpopular thing out loud: Going back to Nigeria after japa is not ...
Events You Should NOT Miss This Summer in Canada (Even if Sapa Is Calling) June 29, 2025 Culture, Events & City LifeHome & Housing by Eyitayo Gray Canadian summer is short, but it does not behave itself quietly.From steelpan on Toronto streets ...
Love Is the Only Thing That Follows You Across Borders – An Essay for Tired Immigrant Hearts March 9, 2025 Japa Stories & JourneysLove, Family & WeddingsStories & Features by Eyitayo Gray When you strip immigration of flags and forms, what’s left is love. Love of the ...